UnionBackstage vs STUDIO 51
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UnionBackstage
This app streamlines your music creation and release process. Generate music and cover art with AI, manage releases, track streams, and handle earnings and payouts all in one place. Share your music with smart links and sign agreements digitally.
- AI music and cover art generation
- Music release management
- Stream tracking
- Earnings and payout management
- Smart link creation
- Digital agreement signing
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Union Backstage brings your music workflow together. Create, release and promote your music, track streams and manage your earnings in one app. RELEASE YOUR MUSIC Upload tracks and cover art, prepare singles and albums, and keep track of release statuses and moderation feedback. CREATE WITH UNION AI Turn ideas into music, work on lyrics and create cover art from your description. Some Union AI features require Unions, which are available to purchase in the app. TRACK YOUR RESULTS Explore streams by reporting period, view financial reports and check your available balance. Submit payout requests directly from the app. SHARE YOUR RELEASES Create smart links that bring music platforms together on one page, making it easy to share your releases with listeners. SIGN YOUR AGREEMENTS Read your agreements, sign on screen and verify your signature with a code sent by email. KEEP YOUR BALANCE CLOSE Add a Home Screen widget to see your balance and quickly open key features. Your account is shared between the app and the website, so you can continue working wherever it suits you.
STUDIO 51
Experience the unique music scene of Murmansk and the Murmansk region with this application. Enjoy a 24/7 live radio stream, exclusive local playlists, and author programs from local hosts. Connect with the radio station and support regional artists.
- 24/7 live radio stream
- Exclusive local music playlists
- Listen in background mode
- Author programs from local hosts
- Live reports from Murmansk region
- Direct contact with radio station
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Studio 51 Радио: Музыка Заполярья Погрузитесь в атмосферу северного края с уникальным музыкальным приложением, где звучит только местная музыка Мурманска и Мурманской области! Особенности приложения: Прямой эфир любимой мурманской радиостанции 24/7 Эксклюзивный плейлист с музыкальными новинками Заполярья Возможность слушать любимые песни в фоновом режиме Что вас ждёт: Живое звучание северного FM-диапазона Авторские программы от местных ведущих Прямые включения из городов Мурманской области Специальные музыкальные проекты и премьеры Возможность связаться с радиостанцией прямо из приложения Слушайте музыку, созданную в Мурманске, и поддерживайте местных артистов! Скачайте сейчас и станьте частью музыкальной жизни Заполярья!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STUDIO 51 at none against UnionBackstage's 3. STUDIO 51 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. UnionBackstage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. STUDIO 51 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UnionBackstage against 5.0 for STUDIO 51. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | UnionBackstage | STUDIO 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UnionMusic OU | Sergey Bocharov |
Customer experience
UnionBackstage
STUDIO 51
In-app purchases
UnionBackstage
- 100 Unions$0.99
- 500 Unions$4.99
- 1000 Unions$9.90
STUDIO 51
No in-app purchases








